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What To Do: on whattododigital.com
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Performing Arts Center Purchase 2013-14 Season  Tickets go on sale today for the Performing Arts Center's 2013-14. PAC's season kicks off on September 28 with a performance by jazz great Cassandra Wilson. Their program calendar features a wide array of music, theater, dance, comedy and special events for kids. Some of this year's hot tickets include Joshua Bell, Dr. John, Michael Feinstein, Savion Glover, Orpheus, the Martha Graham Dance Company and ... The Very Hungry Caterpillar. For a complete walk through of PAC's new season from September through May, check What To Do's Guide to the Performing Arts Center ... right here.
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What To Do's Kids' Fall Programs Guide
 Now that the kids are off to camp it's time to start planning their fall activities. (Never stops.) Our new website whattododigital.comlists 95 organizations offering over 200 fall programs for kids from "Mommy & Me" to teen programs. Browse our listings in alpha order. Search by category such as sports, arts, swimming or tutoring/enrichment. Or search by keyword like tennis, karate, or chess. Developed over five years in What To Do: Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua magazine, our Kids' Programs Guide is now available here.
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What To Do: In and Around Town
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Tuesday Night Cinema at NCPL  North Castle Public Library's summer movies continues tonight with a screening of Paulo Morelli's 2007 film City of Men, about two Brazilian teens growing up in the middle of a drug war in Rio de Janeiro. The movie is a companion piece to City of God, which was named a Top 100 Movie by Time, and the film version of a popular Brazilian TV series. NCPL's summer films conclude on 8/20 with Nobody Else But You, a neo-noir mystery about a small town beauty who thinks she is the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe and the Parisian crime novelist who uncovers the truth of her death..Tues, 8/13, 8/20: 7pm. (NCPL, 19 Whippoorwill Rd., E., Armonk) northcastlelibrary.org
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Summer Cinema Tuesdays at Chappaqua Library  The Chappaqua library's Summer Cinema series concludes with a screening of David Lean's 1955 drama Summertime. Katherine Hepburn stars as an elementary school teacher from Akron, OH who finds love on a Venetian holiday. Both Lean and Hepburn were nominated for Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Actress. Lean won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director. Tues, 8/13: 7pm. (Chappaqua Public Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua) Chappaqualibrary.org
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Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine at Jacob Burns  You can still catch Woody Allen's new release Blue Jasmine starring Cate Blanchett at Jacob Burns. The film has been described as Tennesse Williams' Streetcar meets the Madoffs. Blanchett's character (Blanche DuBois/Ruth Maddoff) suffers a nervous breakdown when hubby Alec Baldwin's Ponzi scheme comes undone. It's a far cry from Annie Hall but Manohla Dargis of the NY Times called it Allen's "most satisfying" drama since Match Point. And who could resist watching Allen direct Cate? With a noteworthy performance from Andrew Dice Clay. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville) Through Thurs, 8/15) Check times
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Caramoor Wednesdays at KMA  Caramoor at KMA winds up its summer season with The Winds of New York performing a program of Handel, Beethoven, and Francaix. This classical quartet of flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon will play in the sculpture garden surrounded by the spruce trees and Andrea Lilienthal's Six Ladders exhibit. Pack blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. Wed, 8/14: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah) katonahmuseum.org
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47th Annual Moonviewing Concert at Hammond Museum  It's a concert, a picnic and a tea ceremony. At The Hammond Museum's 47th annual Moonviewing Concert the Japanese Stroll Garden is lit by paper moons creating a magical setting for the ancient custom of a Japanese tea ceremony. With traditional Japanese music. Sat, 8/17: 6:30-10pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem) hammondmuseum.org
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Lyndhurst Sunset Jazz Thursdays  The Lyndhurst summer Sunset Jazz series continues this Thursday with the Marlene Verplanck Trio. Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet graces the mansion's grounds on Thursday, 8/22. And the series concludes on 8/29 with Bird's Birthday Bash: 3 Altos for Charley Parker with Greg Abate, Alexander McCabe and Andrew Beals. Picnic on the grounds before and during the performance. Thurs: 8/17, 22, 29: 6:30pm . (Lyndhurst Castle, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown) www.lyndhurst.org
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Diana Ross in Stamford  Following her 2011 sold out performance Miss Ross will return to The Palace in Stamford for one hot summer night of her greatest hits. (Too numerous to name.) Her multi-city spectacular includes breathtaking costumes and stage design. Sat, 8/17: 8pm. (Stamford Center for the Arts, The Palace Theater, Stamford.) www.stamfordcenterforthearts.org
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse at The Capitol Theatre  The music action for August is at Jones Beach where Matchbox 20, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Buffett, John Mayer and Phillip Phillips will all perform. But the hottest ticket of all may be right here in nearby Port Chester where Neil Young & Crazy Horse will command the stage on Labor Day. For more summer music highlights (through the end of September) check out our Summer Music Guide. Bookmark this page: What To Do's Summer Music Guide
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Movies for Kids (and adults ) at J. Burns  When Dark Heart brings jealousy and selfishness to a group of campers, True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse lead the gang in their first Caring Mission in Care Bears II: A New Generation. Introducing the Care Bear Cubs. Sat-Sun, 8/17-18 & 8/24-25: 12pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville) burnsfilmcenter.org
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Victorian Faerie Walk at Muscoot Farm
Take an interactive walk through Muscoot's forest to discover the magical creatures who live in the woods on the farm. Plus a fairy craft and story telling. Wear a fairy costume. One of the farm's most popular events of the year. Sun, 8/25: 1-3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers) www.muscootfarm.org
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Auditions: Hudson Chorale
 The Hudson Chorale is welcoming new members in all voice parts for their 2014 season which includes 4 concerts in central Westchester in January and June. The Chorale is lead by Music Director Michael Conley who is also Music Director for the West Village Chorale and the Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan. "Singer friendly" auditions will take place beginning on Mon, 9/16 by appointment at the Scarborough Presbyterian Church in Scarborough, NY. For more info or to arrange an audition contact Jeanne Wygant at 914.478.0074 or at jeannewygant@optonline.net
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Wine of the Week: A summer Rose from Wine Geeks  This week's Wine of the Week from Wine Geeks Armonk is the Clos Alivu Patrimonio Rose 2012. From the Mediterranean island of Corsica, this refreshing summer Rose is made from the grape Niellucciu, a close relative of Sangiovese. It shows dry notes of Bing cherry, strawberry and cranberry with subtle aromas of tomato vines and fine herbes. Normally $22.99, with this week's discount it is only $19.54 a bottle. Buy it by the case for an even deeper 20% discount.Through Sun, 8/18. (Wine Geeks Armonk, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.9463) www.winegeeksarmonk.com
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Adopt a Dog in Armonk Needs Supplies
 We posted this on our Facebook Page and it was one of the most popular posts ever. So, we thought we would let the rest of you good samaritans know that Adopt A Dog in Armonk needs supplies for the dogs on an ongoing basis. Top of the list needs is newspaper. Also appreciated at any time: air freshener, old towels and sheets, bowls, leashes and toys. (Adopt A Dog, 23 Cox Ave., Armonk, 914.273.1674; info@adoptadog.org) www.adoptadog.org
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Coming Up: In & Around Town
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NCPL Summer Music Series  The North Castle Public Library's Summer Music Series concludes with a performance from BHHS grad Elizabeth Pryce Davies. Ms. Davies who is a singer and an actress has performed at Don't Tell Mama, CBGB's 313 Gallery, and The Cutting Room in Manhattan. Locally she has played at Opus 465 and Crabtree's Kittle House. Her repertoire includes everything from the blues to Broadway, standards to contemporary love songs. She will be joined by Robbie Torres and Rachel Laitman. Wed, 8/21: 7pm. (NCPL, 19 Whippoorwill Rd., East, Armonk) More summer music here
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Rita Rudner, America, Stephen Stills at the Ridgefield  Here's some notable August shows at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Pioneer woman of stand up comedy and Gracie Allen Award winner, Rita Rudner takes the mic on Fri, 8/23. Classic Rock faves America ("Ventura Highway", "Sister Golden Hair", "A Horse With No Name") follows up on Sat, 8/24. Folk rocker Brett Dennen, straight from the Pleasantville Music Festival, performs on Fri, 8/30. And The Rides (featuring Stephen Stills) lights up the house on Thurs, 9/5. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT) Summer music guide
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Dose of the Dead at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester  Listen to the unreleased recording of The Grateful Dead's 1971 concert from the Capitol Theatre. The recording is made from the original multi-track tapes and will be played at full concert volume with light show. The Dead's playlist that night included "Bertha", "Truckin'", "Me and My Uncle" and "Dark Star". Plus, two from Pigpen: "Hard To Handle" and "It Hurts Me Too". Rock and roll will never die. Sat, 8/24: 8pm. (Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester) thecapitoltheatre.com
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